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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.18, 4,672.64 and 924.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.18, 4,672.64 and 924.62 is: 1,386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.18 : 4,672.64 = 924.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.18/4,672.64 = 924.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.18x = 4,672.64 × 924.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.18x = 4,320,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,416.40/3,116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.45

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